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58 / BUILDING DIALOGUE / September 2019 Petrie Partners, a boutique wealth management firm for the oil, gas and energy sectors, enlisted EUA’s expertise to design its new regional headquarters in downtown Denver’s newest high-rise. As strategic investment advisers to the energy sector, Petrie Partner’s new office makes a bold visual state- ment that is grounded in the Earth’s layering, while celebrating the expansive Colorado sky. The result is a precise, seamless space that exudes sophistication and confidence, as well as warmth. Particular empha- sis was placed on the entry sequence, where visitors are greeted by expansive mountain and city views through 13-foot floor-to-ceiling windows, a custom onyx branding wall and countertop with a cutout glass corner and hallways lined with millwork “trees,” providing natural wayfinding through design. The re- sulting design architecturally expresses the company’s values with a simple but commanding use of stone, wood and glass, emphasizing Petrie’s commitment to honesty and transparency. . \\ Petrie Partners: EUA Designs Workplace, Regional HQ 1 1. A dramatic floating onyx ledge is a bold entry state- ment from the elevator lobby of the 39th floor, cap- turing people’s attention and showcasing the Earth’s energy captured as a timeless expression. The entry is carved out of a monolithic zebrawood spine wall that travels the length of the entire space and acts as the primary organizing element. The spine wall houses different functions as it travels through the space, from the display of mementos to a felt phone room, and storage deep within. 2. The scale of the reception area is intimate, in vivid contrast to the expansive and cinematic views of the full western mountain range and further south. The space carefully frames the views in all directions, beginning at the waiting area with a gallery of “trees” that creates a visual screen to the conference rooms behind. The screen forms a focused border for the western view directly on axis with the reception area, while simultaneously creating separation between the public and private space. 3. The zebrawood spine wall is a solid counterpoint to the light patterning of the opposite screen wall. The patterning of the screen wall is dictated by the conference room entry placement and the controlled views to the outside that one discovers while moving through the space. The “trees” strike the perfect bal- ance between visual privacy and allowing the natural light to filter through the space throughout the day. 2 3